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fundamentally transforming america. both republicans and democratic voters heard it now and snapped out of their slumber. if there is one thing that all americans from all political persuasions we can unite on is i don't really want to live in france. i think even michael moore agrees with that one. although, michael moore i think just doesn't want to us be like france because he thinks cuba would be better. but we all don't want to be like france. it's an insult for the people of massachusetts to react with shock because they put thought in their vote. maybe, maybe the reason why they are voting the way they are or seeming to be considering it is because they discovering who the candidates really are. last week when a journalist was pushed to the ground trying to ask her a question, whether or not it was on purpose, who knows. but coakley's response was telling. she claimed, "i'm not sure what happened. i know something occurred but i'm not privy to all of the facts." that is weird. bullying the press, we got that one
fundamentally transforming america. both republicans and democratic voters heard it now and snapped out of their slumber. if there is one thing that all americans from all political persuasions we can unite on is i don't really want to live in france. i think even michael moore agrees with that one. although, michael moore i think just doesn't want to us be like france because he thinks cuba would be better. but we all don't want to be like france. it's an insult for the people of massachusetts...
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families right across america. this girl, for instance, i have lynn, this one here, she's been adopted by a family in nebraska. bilu has been adopted by kim harmon, the harmon family in texas. all they need to get out of here, neil, is a yes from the state department. there's a plane in the dominican republic standing by to take these children to the united states. where they have been legally -- i say again -- legally adopted by american families. the state department is dithering, these children are suffering. all it takes with one person at the state department to say get the children to the dominican republic and get them off the ground, get them to the united states. these are the best of haiti. the families in american adopting them are the best of america and the worst of america is holding up. bureaucratic red tape. i have with me a captain from the salvation army. captain, you have been about the only organization it seems that has managed to get in here and get aid to this orphanage. how desperate is this
families right across america. this girl, for instance, i have lynn, this one here, she's been adopted by a family in nebraska. bilu has been adopted by kim harmon, the harmon family in texas. all they need to get out of here, neil, is a yes from the state department. there's a plane in the dominican republic standing by to take these children to the united states. where they have been legally -- i say again -- legally adopted by american families. the state department is dithering, these...
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i don't think that works in america. if we had a european system, you get elected, people get a chance five years later maybe to vote yes or no. america is more democratic, more checks and balances. people are responsive to public opinion. i don't believe this is sustainable. they cannot ignore public will for a piece of legislation of this magnitude. they can not pass this bill, i don't think. >> brit: you still think the bill will fail? >> yes. >> you're really wrong. they have 60 votes, right now, holding, right? they will get the 60 votes. if this is -- let me say this in the senate. it is a matter of leadership. sometimes you have to understand that you push ahead, there's gonna be a lot of flak. there's going to be a lot of dogs barking. but the wagon train moves ahead. >> the american people don't think they are barking dogs. they have a right to say something and they are saying something in massachusetts and in communicating with senators i think the bill will fail. >> brit: let me hear everybody on this questio
i don't think that works in america. if we had a european system, you get elected, people get a chance five years later maybe to vote yes or no. america is more democratic, more checks and balances. people are responsive to public opinion. i don't believe this is sustainable. they cannot ignore public will for a piece of legislation of this magnitude. they can not pass this bill, i don't think. >> brit: you still think the bill will fail? >> yes. >> you're really wrong. they...
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and that nation is...america. a nation of dreamers, try-harders, doers. try doing this with roquefort. it's made with milk, never oil like some other slices. it is the culmination of the american dream, all wrapped up in individual slices. kraft singles. the american cheese. >> our coverage of the disaster in haiti continues. stories of hope and survival amid suffering there. more than 100,000 people are dead, but some are suggesting that number could still double and thousands continue to wait for help as aid workers deal with major logistical problems because haiti's infrastructure was so severely damaged. bill hemmer is streaming live from port-au-prince. what is the latest from where you are? >> night has fallen and we take notice of the progress. in this country baby steps are significant and that's what this country is doing right now. it's almost like a glacier moving forward bit by bit every day. we saw a few more soldiers on the streets today, guarding a local gas station, trying to keep the peace there with long lines and challenging patience. w
and that nation is...america. a nation of dreamers, try-harders, doers. try doing this with roquefort. it's made with milk, never oil like some other slices. it is the culmination of the american dream, all wrapped up in individual slices. kraft singles. the american cheese. >> our coverage of the disaster in haiti continues. stories of hope and survival amid suffering there. more than 100,000 people are dead, but some are suggesting that number could still double and thousands continue...
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from new york, good night, from new york, good night, america. captioned by closed captioning services, inc >> welcome to washington, i'm bret baier. polls open tomorrow for one of the biggest election in years. it could literally decide the fate of the democrats' healthcare reform legislation. first, a quick update on the rescue efforts in haiti. 70,000 bodies have been recovered so far. a massive relief evident continues today. the united nations officials say 73,000 people received enough food to last a week. the u.n. is calling on more soldiers to keep the peace. u.n. promises to contribute million-and-a-half in emergency aid. and president obama committed $100 million to the effort. we have much more live from haiti in a few minutes. ♪ ♪ >> bret: first up, in a region that loves its sports the massachusetts senate race could be turning into one of those miracle on ice. david versus goliath story. relatively unknown republican could be 24 hours from staging one of the biggest political upsets ever. karl cameron reports on a day before the
from new york, good night, from new york, good night, america. captioned by closed captioning services, inc >> welcome to washington, i'm bret baier. polls open tomorrow for one of the biggest election in years. it could literally decide the fate of the democrats' healthcare reform legislation. first, a quick update on the rescue efforts in haiti. 70,000 bodies have been recovered so far. a massive relief evident continues today. the united nations officials say 73,000 people received...
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gregg: this is a fox news alert, brand new videotape into "america's newsroom". take a look at this. that's the heart of kabul, arvetion gun shots wringing out in the capitol just hours ago following a string of deadly attacks targeting key government buildings, just moments before new cabinet members were being sworn in. you can see fire and heavy smoke billowing from a shopping center, also targeted in those attacks. at least five people reported dead, dozens more injured. the taliban is claiming responsibility, saying that militants entered kabul to specifically target the presidential palace and other buildings. we're live in the city in just a couple of minutes. patti ann: with the possible upset in the massachusets senate race, the associated press describes a growing panic in washington. the health care bill is just steps away from reaching the president's desk, and democrats could now lose the 60-vote majority that has gotten the bill so far. but now they have an 11th hour plan to fast track this legislation, and joining us now is bill salmon, fox news ch
gregg: this is a fox news alert, brand new videotape into "america's newsroom". take a look at this. that's the heart of kabul, arvetion gun shots wringing out in the capitol just hours ago following a string of deadly attacks targeting key government buildings, just moments before new cabinet members were being sworn in. you can see fire and heavy smoke billowing from a shopping center, also targeted in those attacks. at least five people reported dead, dozens more injured. the...
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what is keeping the best of these two countries apart is the worst of america. bureaucratic red tape. >> i have two questions. normally our people in the control room in new york can speak with the photographer on a bridge but because of circumstances that's not possible. though you don't know we can't see them. would you ask your photographers to zoom in on the kids? jonathan, has anyone called the state department? we've got people at the state department right now. >> johnny, mary franklin. >> why can't -- >> we've not been able to get in touch with the state department. >> shepard: we will. >> out of texas. she's in touch -- they would be very grateful if you did, shep. tim harmon is speaking to them. she runs the organization and is talking to them all the time, doing her very best to get the kids out. johnny should be on his way to new york, mary franklin should be on her way to new york. david, over here. zoom in. this is david, he should in ohio right now. there's no reason whatsoever for these children not to be on a plane right now to the united states
what is keeping the best of these two countries apart is the worst of america. bureaucratic red tape. >> i have two questions. normally our people in the control room in new york can speak with the photographer on a bridge but because of circumstances that's not possible. though you don't know we can't see them. would you ask your photographers to zoom in on the kids? jonathan, has anyone called the state department? we've got people at the state department right now. >> johnny,...
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identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes in america. when it comes to protecting your identity, turn to the leader millions of americans trust... more than any other. real people. real protection. real peace of mind. that's what lifelock offers. a member called in. someone had just broken into her home. this man had dreams of buying a home. he had found out that there had been... two mortgages taken out in his name. a member called in and right away i could tell... that it was going to be a serious conversation. family members had stolen her identity and had... taken out car loans and had cars in her name, and she had no idea what to do. at lifelock, our only business is helping protect identities. and we're available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. i spent the next couple hours with her, calling several companies, closing down accounts with her. he didn't have the time or the money to take care of this problem. and lifelock did it for him. i told her, you don't have to do this by yourself. i'll be your point of contact.
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all that when gregg jarrett and i join you on america's newsev room. >>> welcome back. the massachusetts senate race may be coming to an end tomorrow, but new york senate race is just getting started. our next guest announced he wants to be the empire state's new voice in washington. we are joined by bruce blakeman, republican senate candidate in new york. good morning to you. >> good morning. >> why do you want to be the -- rudy guiliani, it was rumored, might be thinking, maybe i'd like to do that. he said no ultimately. george pataki said no. why do you think you're the guy for the job? >> i think i'm the guy because i share the anger, frustration and the worry of new yorkers. they're worried about this record deficit, trillions of dollars that they feel that they'll be saddled with and their children and grandchildren and great grandchildren, and they're really concerned about that. and the dirty little secret in washington is that they say down in washington that they're only going to tax rich people. well, there is not enough rich people in the united states to pa
all that when gregg jarrett and i join you on america's newsev room. >>> welcome back. the massachusetts senate race may be coming to an end tomorrow, but new york senate race is just getting started. our next guest announced he wants to be the empire state's new voice in washington. we are joined by bruce blakeman, republican senate candidate in new york. good morning to you. >> good morning. >> why do you want to be the -- rudy guiliani, it was rumored, might be thinking,...
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reflect on the extraordinary contributions that ordinary citizens can make each and every day to make america the most hopeful country in the world. thank you very much everybody. jamie: the president certainly noting the significant -- significance of this day historically and the henries who were there who had met martin luther king jr. mr. henry 105 and mrs. henry 102. very historic day with many children present as well. trace: brand new pictures from haiti. these are u.s. troops on the ground in haiti. remember there are some 4,000 troops. as we sit right now there are 4,000 u.s. troops on the ground in haiti. an additional 7,000 troops are surrounding it on ships around haiti and we expect 2000 more marines to be in the country by the end of today. their goal is twofold. one, to make sure that security is in place and two to distribute all of the food and aid. there are tons if not hundreds of tons of supplies, food, medicine and water. the need to get out to the people of haiti. the military is responsible or at least coordinating that massive effort. brand new pictures coming out of p
reflect on the extraordinary contributions that ordinary citizens can make each and every day to make america the most hopeful country in the world. thank you very much everybody. jamie: the president certainly noting the significant -- significance of this day historically and the henries who were there who had met martin luther king jr. mr. henry 105 and mrs. henry 102. very historic day with many children present as well. trace: brand new pictures from haiti. these are u.s. troops on the...
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but look, that's america. the truth is more is available to more people than ever before and anyone who doesn't see that added opportunities, comforts, life expectancy, educational opportunities that we have that would have been undreamed of for our parents and grandparents. anyone who doesn't see that is deliberately blind and deaf and limited and embittered. my grandfather was a barrel maker, came from ukraine in 1910. he never stayed in a hotel in his life. why would he? that would be rare for americans. one mother figure i have in my book, people are not going to believe it but it's an offical labor department figure and you know they wouldn't like. labor department in the united states, a typical american family today spends more eating out and dinners, fast-food restaurants or luxurious restaurants, different kind of restaurants than the family spends on health care. and we spent too much on health care. all right. the idea that capitalism is dead and agree to the reasons why capitalism is not dead and i
but look, that's america. the truth is more is available to more people than ever before and anyone who doesn't see that added opportunities, comforts, life expectancy, educational opportunities that we have that would have been undreamed of for our parents and grandparents. anyone who doesn't see that is deliberately blind and deaf and limited and embittered. my grandfather was a barrel maker, came from ukraine in 1910. he never stayed in a hotel in his life. why would he? that would be rare...
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america built its wealth entirely through the crime of slavery. and i take his life in every pot them one by one and the book facilitated a great deal of discussion and conversation and was 12 weeks on "the new york times" bestsellers list. and i was very struck however that one of the ten big lies that was most controversial of all was the big lie that the that the growth of corporations as harm to the american experience and damaged the american people. i mean, it clearly hasn't. it should be fairly obvious to everyone that it doesn't. those of you who came here on some means other than walking benefited from some corporation that created the bus or the car and a motorscooter or whatever it is you came here with. and those of you who walk also benefited from shoes that were made somewhere. i mean, the involvement of business in our lives, every aspect of our lives in benefiting us is so obvious and so ubiquitous and so omnipresent that it seems utterly bizarre that anyone could design this. but i became very involved in promoting my previous boo
america built its wealth entirely through the crime of slavery. and i take his life in every pot them one by one and the book facilitated a great deal of discussion and conversation and was 12 weeks on "the new york times" bestsellers list. and i was very struck however that one of the ten big lies that was most controversial of all was the big lie that the that the growth of corporations as harm to the american experience and damaged the american people. i mean, it clearly hasn't. it...
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our guest is larry cohen, president of the communication cans workers of america. this program was taped in december 2009. >> host: and this week on "the communicators" larry cohen who is the president of the communication workers of america. also here to join in the questioning, lynn stanton, senior editor with telecommunications reports. mr. cohen, if you could very briefly, give us a snapshot of the communication workers of america. >> guest: cwia, as we call it, is 700,000 women and men most of whom work in the communications field, could be broadcasting, could be journalism, could be the largest group works on networks. and we also have several hundred thousand retired members who remain active in many ways. so we're in every state, we're 10,000 in canada including the canadian broadcasting company. active members. interested in their world. >> host: what sort of organizations or what companies do they work for, do your members work for? >> about a thousand different companies, largest are companies like at&t and general electric and verizon and comcast and "t
our guest is larry cohen, president of the communication cans workers of america. this program was taped in december 2009. >> host: and this week on "the communicators" larry cohen who is the president of the communication workers of america. also here to join in the questioning, lynn stanton, senior editor with telecommunications reports. mr. cohen, if you could very briefly, give us a snapshot of the communication workers of america. >> guest: cwia, as we call it, is...
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this is my friends book in america nobody liked my idea. they said they were too far out but i started to the street for other people with those little dots then i was lucky because the second or third book nablus remembering this and through that two butthroh school site ao suspected at that time and i admit done in a cover of the book the moon or son to surround that looks like a metal, and i have been talking about it too much. people know it now. and is say no. [laughter] finally i could do my own book going back to rich in the new country i was sitting in this studio talking about myself with this loan the creature living in a strange country looking for a spiritual friend this is the observation and finally i see this beautiful woman waving at me and finally somebody i know. it was somebody trying to stop a taxi. [laughter] it is about people different people waving and all the elevators because where i grew up there were not many elevators at all. dedicated to my sister because she will not be able to travel again but just before 198
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if you look on the left that is the new world, south america and with north america about eight. this is the first map to show north and south america unambiguously surrounded by water. not as some undefined part of asia or some undefined place that really isn't identified at all. because it shows more than south america surrounded by water it's the first map to suggest the existence of the pacific ocean and this is something of mystery because europeans are not supposed to have known about the pacific ocean until 1513 when balto was caught sight of it from the mountaintop. so, that is something that brings a lot of people back to that and something peter has written about extensively. it's not something i dwell on a lot in the book because i felt the mystery is almost more fun to leave as a mystery than to try to resolve but it's a great part of the story. it's not the only part of the story though. there's more that is very significant about the map. if you look at africa for its simple this is one of the first printed maps to show the full coastlines of africa. africa and, exc
if you look on the left that is the new world, south america and with north america about eight. this is the first map to show north and south america unambiguously surrounded by water. not as some undefined part of asia or some undefined place that really isn't identified at all. because it shows more than south america surrounded by water it's the first map to suggest the existence of the pacific ocean and this is something of mystery because europeans are not supposed to have known about the...
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over, he changed america vastly for the better. giving people ordinary people, the ability to buy a car a lot of people to go on vacation, and a lot of people take weekends off. i mean, it's incalculable, the gift that was provided there. and virtually every gift that has allowed the middle-class lifestyle, for better and worse, to emerge with the limbless choices that middle-class people have for this country today has come because of the creative ability of businesses. there is no lesson of any kind of that nature. and i write in the book about, you can go through the typical classes that people have, or even the holidays that they celebrate, we celebrate holidays, little kids learn about holidays. they never learned the pilgrims were part of a corporation. they had invested that they were here to make a profit or so were the people of jamestown. do we have -- and we have time for a few more questions? yes, the lady here. >> my name is emily. i am from england. i would just like to say i think you're a very charming man, but i'm
over, he changed america vastly for the better. giving people ordinary people, the ability to buy a car a lot of people to go on vacation, and a lot of people take weekends off. i mean, it's incalculable, the gift that was provided there. and virtually every gift that has allowed the middle-class lifestyle, for better and worse, to emerge with the limbless choices that middle-class people have for this country today has come because of the creative ability of businesses. there is no lesson of...
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three of the top eight places for jobs in america are in one state -- nebraska. they are platte county, madison county. there is more good news. the latest u.s. census bureau estimated that nebraska's population growth in 2009 compared to the national growth rate was our best performance in nearly 50 years. nebraska is and the move in typical nebraska fashion, making deliberate, discipline, steady, and responsible growth. however, the next 12 to 18 months will be a time of uncertainty for our economy. historical a as the national economy begins to recover, state tax revenues began to lag behind. to build on the progress of the past few years, it will be critical that we solve any additional revenue shortfalls by remaining committed to reducing spending, preventing any future tax increases is crucial to continuing nebraska's economic progress. tax increases are job killers, not job creators. whether it is a special session or a regular to -- regular legislative session, i will oppose any attempt to increase income or sales taxes on nebraskans. the second key eleme
three of the top eight places for jobs in america are in one state -- nebraska. they are platte county, madison county. there is more good news. the latest u.s. census bureau estimated that nebraska's population growth in 2009 compared to the national growth rate was our best performance in nearly 50 years. nebraska is and the move in typical nebraska fashion, making deliberate, discipline, steady, and responsible growth. however, the next 12 to 18 months will be a time of uncertainty for our...
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god bless america. go, scott brown! >> massachusetts does not want the trillion dollar obama health care that being forced on american people. as the 41st senator i will make sure we do it better. >> brown: joining me now from boston is fred tice, political reporter for public radio station wbur. fred, outside the state massachusetts, of course, has a reputation as a strongly liberal and democratic place. how much of a surprise is this there? >> it's a huge shock here. a month ago no one would have predicted that scott brown would be so close to perhaps winning this election tomorrow. >> brown: where is the flurry of support for scott brown coming from? tell us a little bit more about his supporters and what issues are really hitting him? >> i spent some time, i've been spending a lot of time going around with both candidates. what i notice at the scott brown rallies is there are people who are just curious. there are people who have been turned off by the negative advertising they see as coming from the democratic side
god bless america. go, scott brown! >> massachusetts does not want the trillion dollar obama health care that being forced on american people. as the 41st senator i will make sure we do it better. >> brown: joining me now from boston is fred tice, political reporter for public radio station wbur. fred, outside the state massachusetts, of course, has a reputation as a strongly liberal and democratic place. how much of a surprise is this there? >> it's a huge shock here. a month...
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that often begins here where america itself began. we must agree to put into place policies that will unleash the innovation and ingenuity of the people of virginia, opening the way for a new era of progress and prosperity. i believe that it all starts with policies to promote job creation and economic development in our state. [applause] the inherent dignity of a could this work and a worthwhile pursuit strengthens of the soul, supports the family and reduces dependence upon government. immediately following my inauguration on saturday, i signed executive order no. 1 on the capitol steps. this established a statewide commission dedicated solely to creating jobs and promoting free enterprise and opportunity in our state. it was my first executive order of the devastation because i believe it is the first order of business for all of us this session. unemployment has doubled in the last five years. we all know, members of our families, friends, and m neighbors, to have lost their jobs. this makes it difficult for them to meet the basic
that often begins here where america itself began. we must agree to put into place policies that will unleash the innovation and ingenuity of the people of virginia, opening the way for a new era of progress and prosperity. i believe that it all starts with policies to promote job creation and economic development in our state. [applause] the inherent dignity of a could this work and a worthwhile pursuit strengthens of the soul, supports the family and reduces dependence upon government....
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when jeremiah wright talks, he says it is white america. they say the same thing of any country that is against the gospel. when anything happens there, they say it is cursed by got. it is a warped theology, but is in no way, racist. >> that is a critical job. i do not know if they showed you -- as important as the call she puts up are the calls that she does not allow. that is the gate that all comments must pass through. every morning, she provides a list of stories that could be six or seven pages long. she is very much a part of the editorial process. given the kind of small network, sheet runs the school but we are part of. she keeps us on track and sometimes you might get a little bit too far out in one direction and she can help bring us back. she had a very successful career in seattle. the guy that is the program director had been out there and brought her to washington when we actually conceived the "the grandy and andy morning show." we also do a thing at the end of the week which are the top sound bites. about was her idea. she
when jeremiah wright talks, he says it is white america. they say the same thing of any country that is against the gospel. when anything happens there, they say it is cursed by got. it is a warped theology, but is in no way, racist. >> that is a critical job. i do not know if they showed you -- as important as the call she puts up are the calls that she does not allow. that is the gate that all comments must pass through. every morning, she provides a list of stories that could be six or...
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it will be a victory for the united states of america. let's work to change the political system, as imperfect as it is. i know people can feel down about the way things are going sometimes here in washington. i noticed something to give up on the political process but we put in tupper rules on laws and lobbying and tougher than any administration in history. is not enough but it is progress. progress is possible. don't give up on biodegrade don't give up on abacus a very delicate up on activism. there are too many needs to be met. too much work to be done. like dr. king said, we must accept finite disappointment but never lose infinite hope. let us broaden our coalition, building a confederation, not of liberals or conservatives, not red states or blue states, but of all americans who are hurting today. they are searching for a better tomorrow. the urgency of the our demands that we make common cause with all of america's workers, white, black, brown, all of whom are being hammered by this recession. all of whom are yearning for that. sp
it will be a victory for the united states of america. let's work to change the political system, as imperfect as it is. i know people can feel down about the way things are going sometimes here in washington. i noticed something to give up on the political process but we put in tupper rules on laws and lobbying and tougher than any administration in history. is not enough but it is progress. progress is possible. don't give up on biodegrade don't give up on abacus a very delicate up on...
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they want to bring america in. and he was, as you sort of eloquently put it, a bit pissed off. >> may also express your concerns at different times, for the british public there was feelings, sometimes very strong feeling, that britain was only embarking on this course of action with the united states won, because it was what the americans want us to do. and of course, to protect our relationship with the united states. how we able to establish a specific british agenda with regard to iraq? what was that agenda? >> with the difficulty, because, i mean, this was in a sense of the problem of the whole attempt to get mccain on on this, because you had i guess put it in this term, the left of our media, that basically which is opposed to the whole thing, and very aggressive becoming blair is bush's poodle. it was a political hit in that. and on the right, i think a sense that, i don't know, once you got into the whole dossiers and that kind of thing and the bbc became very, very hostile in its coverage of iraq, it was
they want to bring america in. and he was, as you sort of eloquently put it, a bit pissed off. >> may also express your concerns at different times, for the british public there was feelings, sometimes very strong feeling, that britain was only embarking on this course of action with the united states won, because it was what the americans want us to do. and of course, to protect our relationship with the united states. how we able to establish a specific british agenda with regard to...
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he describes america as the biggest purveyor of violence in the world by 1967. and we have to take note that his riverside speech, april 4th 1967 when he first comes out against the vietnam war mike in a very robust public way is given one year to date before he is assassinated in memphis. when we think about king between 1965 to 60 even two years before river site by the time king is going to chicago and he's in chicago to try to transform the slums he talks about islam clarence campaign and desegregate housing in chicago. he's talking about poverty. he's talking about economic marginalization of poor people, laborers. king makes a very famous speech where he talks about labour has dignity which is one of his last speech in 1968. king's poor people campaign is something that we shunt aside as well. we really keep dr. king frozen on august 28th 1963 with the i have a dream speech in his washington, d.c. and we don't think about the king who was much more combative even though he was non-violent because he believed he could use of violence as a moral and politica
he describes america as the biggest purveyor of violence in the world by 1967. and we have to take note that his riverside speech, april 4th 1967 when he first comes out against the vietnam war mike in a very robust public way is given one year to date before he is assassinated in memphis. when we think about king between 1965 to 60 even two years before river site by the time king is going to chicago and he's in chicago to try to transform the slums he talks about islam clarence campaign and...
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america answers the call, persevered and emerged stronger still. an international defender of liberty, individual freedom and liberty. but two world wars weren't the end of our trials in the 20th century. in korea and vietnam, america would lose more than 90,000 soldiers. and while thousands of young men and women fought in dark jungles around the world, there was another war at home, a war within the national conscious as america strived ever closer to liberty and justice for all. that struggle, as we well know, was led by brave georgians just simply blocks from here. our nation's story unfolding through the centuries gives us some much-needed perspective about where we are and what we face today. it teaches us that each generation has faced their own trial and shouldered their own respondent. they've faced -- responsibility. they've faced every enemy and bore every cost in their resolve to create a better nation for their children and grandchildren. what stands out most to me is each generation's willingness to pick up the yolk and move our natio
america answers the call, persevered and emerged stronger still. an international defender of liberty, individual freedom and liberty. but two world wars weren't the end of our trials in the 20th century. in korea and vietnam, america would lose more than 90,000 soldiers. and while thousands of young men and women fought in dark jungles around the world, there was another war at home, a war within the national conscious as america strived ever closer to liberty and justice for all. that...
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caller: good morning, america. i think we ought to be careful talking about spying and sentenced in china -- censorship in china. we have that in our own government. with aid of verizon and at&t, spying upon americans do to the patriot act, weirdly named, i think it is the most unpatriotic act ever passed. also the silencing of the press and our country on the war -- in our country on the war in iraq, millions of us out in the streets and our press was afraid to cover it. any criticism of our government at that time was totally silenced. also we should be careful of google's reputation. what took them so long? they have been going along. it because they got caught pirated books? host: marie, thank you for the call. she asks, what took them so long? guest: i think what took them so long as they had done a three- year experiment in china to decide whether they can make that market compatible with their company values. i think this was essentially the last straw for them when they realized the chinese government was n
caller: good morning, america. i think we ought to be careful talking about spying and sentenced in china -- censorship in china. we have that in our own government. with aid of verizon and at&t, spying upon americans do to the patriot act, weirdly named, i think it is the most unpatriotic act ever passed. also the silencing of the press and our country on the war -- in our country on the war in iraq, millions of us out in the streets and our press was afraid to cover it. any criticism of...
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america is getting blamed for this. america is getting blamed for the israeli actions in the arab world so if it's not high enough on the american agenda and an on foley hasn't been there yet and their states' department rules legacy on plan would be in the position to at least question whether he can circumvent those rules. i think this is troubling for the u.s.. >> i think what you say then used to me and there is a deficit of knowing what the situation is and i would like to ask you, andrew, what do you think should be done or can be done to change the image of gaza as a place that is full of hamas terrorists to emphasize the humanitarian and total lack of hope that exists. what can we do so that people get a sense of the situation. >> places of ordinary people is important indeed and i am delighted representative allyson is going to have this doctor come and speak. we have got a group of young children, ninth graders coming to the united states, supported by the u.s. government. these are human rights students who'v
america is getting blamed for this. america is getting blamed for the israeli actions in the arab world so if it's not high enough on the american agenda and an on foley hasn't been there yet and their states' department rules legacy on plan would be in the position to at least question whether he can circumvent those rules. i think this is troubling for the u.s.. >> i think what you say then used to me and there is a deficit of knowing what the situation is and i would like to ask you,...
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what we have a first amendment to allow people the right to speak out in america. why do we need people of courage. sometimes people to sacrifice their lives, whether those in the midst of board today were those who sacrificed their lives in america through other causes. why sometimes those things are necessary for us to have the comforts of sitting here today and having this discussion. so when whitney talk about dr. king, it is important to reflect on all of those issues, why we needed it, why we needed such a sacrifice then and why we need even more sacrifices today. so i will leave with this proposition. all of us obviously have to adhere to it, but i especially challenge those of the next generation that are in the audience. the issue is, yes, we're honoring dr. king. but i think what is even more significant from where we stand today is to give proper honor. the proper honor to days to question what movement are you going to be a part of? what movement are you going to lead? we are beset in this country in this world with as many problems that existed then, a
what we have a first amendment to allow people the right to speak out in america. why do we need people of courage. sometimes people to sacrifice their lives, whether those in the midst of board today were those who sacrificed their lives in america through other causes. why sometimes those things are necessary for us to have the comforts of sitting here today and having this discussion. so when whitney talk about dr. king, it is important to reflect on all of those issues, why we needed it,...
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we of voluntary military in the united states of america, and as governor of illinois, i am commander in chief of large national guard. as you may know, our national guard was deployed this year to afghanistan, the largest deployment since world war ii of the illinois national guard, and it was a very perilous assignment. i went to fort bragg, north carolina to watch their training and saw how arduous it was. we took horrific losses in afghanistan, 18 killed in action, 39 critically wounded. these are the best of the best, and i do want to knowledge the leader of our national guard in afghanistan who is with us here today, and he is a man that i think very highly of. it is brigadier general steven huber, deputy commander of the military army national guard. he served in our state as the commander of the combined joint taskforce phoenix, an illinois national guard-led taskforce, comprised of thousands of troops including more than 3000 from the state of illinois. general huber, i met general huber in kabul, afghanistan, and i saw his leadership and i saw the leadership up -- the men an
we of voluntary military in the united states of america, and as governor of illinois, i am commander in chief of large national guard. as you may know, our national guard was deployed this year to afghanistan, the largest deployment since world war ii of the illinois national guard, and it was a very perilous assignment. i went to fort bragg, north carolina to watch their training and saw how arduous it was. we took horrific losses in afghanistan, 18 killed in action, 39 critically wounded....